Best Chemistry Schools in Washington

Washington has 7 colleges offering Chemistry programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 171 recent graduates. Graduates earn $37,251 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $37,391.

Schools in WA

$37,251

WA Avg. Earnings

$37,391

National Avg.

304

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Chemistry in Washington

Public Schools (5)

$38,555

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (2)

$33,993

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in Washington produce comparable or higher early earnings for Chemistry graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Chemistry Schools in Washington, Ranked by Earnings

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, WA · Public

$37,208

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $35,240

Graduates: 20

Acceptance: 90.2%

University of Washington-Seattle Campus

Seattle, WA · Public

$37,568

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,222

Graduates: 43

Acceptance: 42.5%

University of Washington-Bothell Campus

Bothell, WA · Public

$37,568

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,222

Graduates: 43

Acceptance: 91.8%

Pacific Lutheran University

Tacoma, WA · Private

$33,993

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $39,943

Graduates: 23

Acceptance: 80.5%

Western Washington University

Bellingham, WA · Public

$37,748

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,788

Graduates: 24

Acceptance: 91.3%

Eastern Washington University

Cheney, WA · Public

$42,682

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 91.8%

Whitworth University

Spokane, WA · Private

$33,993

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,535

Graduates: 18

Acceptance: 86.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Chemistry in Washington?

Central Washington University ranks #1 for Chemistry in Washington with median graduate earnings of $37,208 within two years of graduation. There are 7 schools offering Chemistry programs in the state.

How much do Chemistry graduates earn in Washington?

Chemistry graduates in Washington earn an average of $37,251 within two years of graduation. This is near the national average of $37,391 for this major.

What is the hardest Chemistry school to get into in Washington?

University of Washington-Seattle Campus is the most selective Chemistry program in Washington with an acceptance rate of 42.5%. The average acceptance rate across Chemistry programs in the state is 82.1%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Chemistry in Washington?

In Washington, private Chemistry programs produce average earnings of $33,993 vs $38,555 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 5 public and 2 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Washington

Computer Engineering $108,990 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions $92,872 Computer Programming $76,998 Computer Science $72,683 Materials Engineering $70,680 Construction Management $70,430 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $69,987 Computer and Information Sciences, General $66,995

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.